the comments section is amazing i found answers to my curiosity too. well thank u for writing this up on ur blog.
just dont be like, i took wrong program that i had to finish it for another two years. i cannot go back bc i already done it for a year. i started to dislike it when suddenly i had to do things that im not expecting it to have in all courses for my program. and i cant just quit bc ive alr spent lots of money just to get there, not that a lot tho but i dont want to make my parents dissapointed. n now, i just have to bear these 2 years until graduate. the worst thing is, idk if id get a job or not- bc im alr convinced that i'll hate that job.

My aunt always said to study whatever as long as I stayed in school, but then it works differently here. College isn't that expensive cause it's not the college you'd see as uni, it's more of a three year transition between uni and high school. I'm doing two majors, or was, one in literature and one in fine arts. Turns out I hated lit and dumped that. They offer generic obligatory courses like french ( blame the ol' quebec for that, that's what i get for speaking french ) and english, philosophy and whatnot that you have to get whatever you do. In my case, it was more of a '' if i do just that i'll drop out '' kinda deal.

So, I'd personally say.

Whatever you do, do it for yourself, not for others. Take into account external opinions, as no one thinks the same and their insight might be useful to you but there's no miracle solution for everyone.

I'm going to be very raw to you. Your interest change once you get into college; sometimes you don't even like what you used to do at high school. So I would recommend for you to explore everything and try anything (even things out of your comfort). Apply to a university/college whatever suits you best and then talk to the counselor and seek for help to explore yourself in things that would suit for your future and things that please you and it's in your orbit. Also, small advice, not because you're good it at means that you like it and not because you like it means that you're good at it.

in my opinion, yes, you should follow what you love best yet at the same time you should also follow what your parents think is best for you but say, your course is something that youre really passionate about but your parents are against it, they will still root for you no matter what. they are your parents eventually and family should support each other.

but say you dont know what to do, you should really think hard about it. think; would you rather sit in an office for 8 hours and spend your whole day in front of a computer or would you rather talk to a large amount of customers?

try to think real hard about what you want. in my opinion, say i have to choose between 2 courses, i'd look into it more deeper and see what kind of job that i could possibly get and i pay attention to which pays more cause seriously, living the adult life requires a lot of money. there are house rents to pay, food, electric bills etc. and what if you start a family? now that would cost more.

try to think real hard about what you really enjoy. I sometimes end up taking a career text online just to make sure what my personality is like haha!

good luck choosing courses!!

Follow ur heart. It wont work if u aint happy in your course

I spent 3 years in Physics trying to be a med student then certain things happened and now I am in Psychology. I still had eyes on the Medicine because parents told me to take that and there's a lot of money there lol but I realized my reasons in taking the course is not really a strong one. Then I talked to an old woman who woke up my first love, Law. Now I'm taking my pre-law and will be pursuing law.

Don't be afraid to fail btw. It's part of living and you will learn A LOT and you will get out of the experience as a better person believe me. When that part of your life happens, do not give up. Live for your better days so will get to witness it :)

I was so confused back then and I've had a lot of problems because I was on the wrong road. I almost killed myself-- no joke. But now I've been better. I'm just saying this so you won't get to experience those kinds of things. GOODLUCK :D

Im in this zone rn-- I'm torn between law and medicine so here's a piece of advice for a fellow lost soul.
1. Think. Is this the work I want to see myself in 10 years from now?
2. This work should not feel like work. This should be enjoyable and feel like you're just doing your hobby while earning money.
3. Know your strengths and weaknesses ofc. Do not ever force yourself to do something that you know you can't do. I'm not gonna sugarcoat it. Do not believe in "you can do anything if you put your mind into it" because it doesn't work for everyone. I have a friend who wanted to be a doctor but she kept failing. She stayed for 5 years in the premed course already and she got very depressed until she looked into herself and rediscovered what she excel in. She is now a writer in my country's top publishing corporation and she was also offered a job in USA. You gotta rediscover yourself.
4. I know in the dreamland, we can choose not to think about money but in reality, we gotta think about money so make sure the course you will be going to will provide for you and the lifestyle you've grown up to.
5. Talk to people. Just talk to strangers and old people (who are approachable and nice) because they will help you realize things about life and your possible future.

Is the ability to apply for "undecided major" there? (I think it depends on country but it seems the US can do that.) Maybe you could do that.
I think the most important is your own interests. Seriously, do not follow your parent's footsteps or choose your major based on them. Because you want to end up with a degree you like and because studying for something you don't have an interest in is so much harder.
It's not easy and I'm not gonna pretend it is. >.<' But also just remember - you don't have to be "extremely good" in it to have an interest in it - and interest is so much more important. Skills can be gained.

If its me I would say to follow your passion and interest. But to be more secure you have to also consider about job opportunity after graduating . Try find as many option as possible , go attend education fair and talks . It would be helpful.